US Bridges

Pr 14 57.2 KM over Honda Creek

Fair

Aibonito Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM N E of Aibonito · Structure no. E01761

Built
1891
134 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 14 57.2 KM over Honda Creek is a other other carrying Pr 14 57.2 KM over Honda Creek in Aibonito Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1891, so it is 134 years old, older than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 14 57.2 KM
CrossesHonda Creek
Location3 KM N E of Aibonito
RouteState Highway 14
CountyAibonito Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.14306, -66.23528
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating12.6 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2017)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 14 57.2 KM over Honda Creek built?

It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 14 57.2 KM over Honda Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 14 57.2 KM over Honda Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 14 57.2 KM over Honda Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 14 57.2 KM over Honda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.